India places Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance amid Pakistan terrorism concerns

India has kept the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, linking the treaty's future to Pakistan ending its support for cross‑border terrorism. A report cited statements by Pakistani officials threatening retaliation if water supplies are blocked, and noted that under the treaty Pakistan receives about 80.5% of the Indus system’s flow while India retains roughly 19.5%, impacting India's agriculture, hydropower and economic growth.

In response, Pakistan’s armed forces, led by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, reiterated at the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference their “resolute commitment” to protect the country’s water rights under the IWT. The military affirmed alignment with government policy and the National Security Committee’s guidance issued after India’s unilateral move, emphasizing that the treaty remains legally binding and that Pakistan will take necessary measures to secure its share.

The dispute highlights escalating diplomatic friction and security concerns between the two nuclear‑armed neighbours over shared river resources.